Organometallic Coatings for Electroluminescence Applications

Organometallic compounds embedded in thin films are widely used for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED), but their functionalities are strongly correlated with the intrinsic properties of those films. Controlling the concentration of the organometallics in the active layers influences the OLED perf...

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Main Authors: Silviu Polosan, Iulia Corina Ciobotaru, Claudiu Constantin Ciobotaru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Coatings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/10/3/277
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Summary:Organometallic compounds embedded in thin films are widely used for Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLED), but their functionalities are strongly correlated with the intrinsic properties of those films. Controlling the concentration of the organometallics in the active layers influences the OLED performances through the aggregation processes. These aggregations could lead to crystallization processes that significantly modify the efficiency of light emission in the case of electroluminescent devices. For functional devices with organometallic-based thin films, some improvements, such as the optimization of the charge injection, are needed to increase the light output. One dual emitter IrQ(ppy)<sub>2</sub> organometallic compound was chosen for the aggregation correlations from a multitude of macromolecular organometallics that exist on the market for OLED applications. The choice of additional layers like conductive polymers or small molecules as host for the active layer may significantly influence the performances of the OLED based on the IrQ(ppy)<sub>2</sub> organometallic compound. The use of the CBP small molecule layer may lead to an increase in the electroluminescence versus the applied voltage.
ISSN:2079-6412